Overview

• The Chief Minister’s Office confirmed that the public gathering will now be held in Jharsuguda on September 27 instead of Berhampur.
• State officials proposed the shift to the Prime Minister’s Office, which approved the new venue after the weather advisory.
• IMD Bhubaneswar predicted a fresh low-pressure area likely to form off the Odisha coast on Thursday, with potential for heavy rain in parts of southern Odisha.
• The visit remains tied to Seva Parv with plans to inaugurate or dedicate major projects, including capacity expansion at eight IITs and doubling of specified railway sections.
• The schedule also includes the Sambalpur–Sarala flyover inauguration, a nationwide BSNL 4G launch, upgrades for MKCG and VIMSAR medical colleges, and a national skill development programme.